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Southwold Beach and Beach Huts – Dunwich Beach loop from Southwold

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Suffolk
Waveney
Southwold

Southwold Beach and Beach Huts – Dunwich Beach loop from Southwold

Moderate

4.3

(3)

40

riders

Southwold Beach and Beach Huts – Dunwich Beach loop from Southwold

03:21

54.9km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.11 km for 77 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

739 m

View of Southwold seafront

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent view of Southwold sea front. Plenty of benches to take a rest, or to take a photo.

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2

1.13 km

Southwold Beach and Beach Huts

Highlight • Structure

Southwold is a vibrant and picturesque town on the Suffolk coast. Its gorgeous sandy beach, interesting pier and colourful promenade are worth an amble, while the town centre has all …

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3.47 km

River Blyth

Lake

4

4.05 km

Southwold to Walberswick Footbridge (Bailey Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

You can cross the river Blyth from Southwold to Walberswick over the footbridge. Nice place to watch the sun go down over the marshes.

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5

14.2 km

Greyfriars Medieval Friary Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Best walked to from the cliff path.

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19.8 km

Minsmere

Nature Reserve

7

21.1 km

8

21.3 km

Minsmere Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Cycle through Minsmere nature reserve and head north off road through Dunwich woods.
here you will find lots of bird activity and various bird species to be admired.

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9

32.6 km

Leiston Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

"Leiston Abbey is one of Suffolk’s most impressive monastic ruins and has some spectacular architectural features. It was founded in 1182 by Ranulf de Glanville, Henry II’s Chief Justiciar, and was dedicated to St Mary." English Heritage.

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10

43.2 km

Dunwich Beach

Highlight • Beach

Plenty of parking here at the beach and possibly the best fish and chips in the area. There's a great walk to Walberswick from here if you head north along …

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B

54.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.0 km

5.17 km

2.24 km

1.33 km

133 m

112 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

20.8 km

4.23 km

589 m

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